William Franklin "Frank" Cusic, 77, of Helen, MD, passed away on August 30, 2019 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on December 4, 1941 in St. Mary's County MD, he was the son of the late Annie Gertrude Cusic and Thomas Wilmer Cusic. He leaves behind his loving son Donald Cusic (Mary Lee); three adoring grandchildren, Kimberlee Cusic, Emily Cusic and Julie Cusic, and his special companion Berniece Newton.

Frank is survived by his siblings; Frances Cecelia Wood of Leonardtown, MD Joseph Wilmer Cusic of Mechanicsville, MD, and Dorothy Jean Wathen all of Helen, MD. He was preceded in death by his siblings; James Bernard Cusic, Thomas Allen Cusic, Samuel Aloysius Cusic and Shirley Teresa Cusic.

He graduated from Margaret Brent High School, and was a lifelong St. Mary's County MD resident. Frank was employed at Pepco and after retirement he spent his time farming the fields, and on the water crabbing, and fishing as soon as the sun rose. He enjoyed listening to bluegrass music and spending time with his family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, Chaptico, MD with Father Michal Sajnog officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Helen, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Dave Cusic, Timmy Wood, CJ Jubinski, Michael San Felice, Larry Wathen and Jerry Wathen. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kimberlee Cusic, Emily Cusic and Julie Cusic.